Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 03:45 AM EST on Wednesday 06 May 2026 ================================================================================ Please be aware Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height. ================================================================================ Weather Situation Vigorous flow associated with cold front 44S144E 50S147E. Forecast 50S147E 54S157E at 060000UTC, 51S151E 55S156E at 060600UTC, 55S158E 60S170E at 061200UTC with cold front moving east of area thereafter. 0100 UTC 06 May 2026